Andy Lack
Journalist, Producer, and Media Executive in New York, NY
Hi, I’m Andy. I’ve spent my career in journalism and media, from producing at 60 Minutes to leading NBC News, Bloomberg Media, and Sony Music. I’ve helped create award-winning programs and documentaries alongside talented reporters and storytellers. Today, I serve as Executive Producer of the Emmy-nominated PBS series Breaking the Deadlock and focus on strengthening local, nonprofit news through Deep South Today, parent company of Pulitzer Prize–winning Mississippi Today, The Current, serving Lafayette and southern Louisana, andVerite Newsthat captures news from the historically under-represented.
I’m passionate about mentoring emerging journalists and supporting independent, fact-based journalism that keeps communities informed and engaged.
In the News
MS NOW: The 11th Hour Nightcap
The Dominion Post: Lack issues challenge to strengthen local journalism’s future
West Virginia University: WVU News Interview with Journalist Andy Lack
AJC: He led NBC News. Now he’s pouring millions into nonprofit news in the South.
American Crisis: $7M Gift Expands Investigative Reporting
Editor & Publisher Magazine: Major Funding Boost for Deep South Today
Andy Lack backs local nonprofit journalism with new funding
2026 Emmy Awards – News and Documentary
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Awards, Honors and Industry Legacy
My work has been widely recognized across journalism, broadcasting, and entertainment, including 16 Emmy Awards and four Alfred I. duPont–Columbia University Awards. My documentary credits include The Boat People, The Defense of the United States, and Inside Afghanistan, along with honors such as Peabody, George Polk, and Clarion Awards. These recognitions reflect a career grounded in storytelling integrity, and public service, including being named Electronic Media’s “Most Powerful Person in Television News” for four consecutive years.
Emmy Awards
16 Emmy Awards for excellence in television production and journalism
Selected Emmy-Winning Productions
“The Boat People” (1980)
- Category: Outstanding Program Achievement
- Role: Producer
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